Skip to content

Smoking & Vaping

Smoking & Vaping

Smoking, including vaping and second hand smoke, damages the heart, lungs, and blood vessels.

Out of all of the blood pressure factors, stopping smoking plays one of the biggest roles in improving your heart's health.

The companies that make these products want them to be as addictive as possible, so they can make money off of you while slowly killing you. Do not let them do this. You are stronger than your desire to smoke, and quitting will give you a healthier, longer life filled with more energy and a clearer mind.

Smoking & Vaping - Videos

Smoking & Vaping - Resources

Smoking & Vaping - Online Support Groups

You are not alone in your desire to quite smoking or vaping. Joining others on the same path will help you find your way and stay on path. Here are several groups for you to find one that best fits you.

American Lung Association Freedom from Smoking Group Programs. Has group and online programs to help you be successful. (opens in a new tab)

Links to a variety of resources to address your needs and desires. (opens in a new tab)

An online group with helpful and supportive conversations. (opens in a new tab)

Nicotine Anonymous. (opens in a new tab) Simple, easy and very helpful.

This is Quitting, is a free text-based program to help people quit vaping. You can enroll by texting DITCHVAPE to 87709.

The Barbershop Blood Pressure program is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your health or a medical condition.

Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website and/or seen, heard, or read in any of the links from this website.